Sydney J. Yard
Sydney J. Yard (1855 - January 2, 1909) was a British-born American painter who became "one of the most famous watercolor artists in the United States".[1]
Sydney J. Yard | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1855 England |
| Died | January 2, 1909 |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Spouse(s) | 2 |
| Children | 1 daughter |
| Relatives | Charles Chapel Judson (son-in-law) |
Life
Yard was born in 1855 in England.[2] He was trained as a painter in London, and he emigrated to the United States.[2]
Yard first opened a studio in San Jose, California.[2] Around 1900, he relocated to the art colony of Carmel-by-the-Sea.[2] He became "one of the most famous watercolor artists in the United States".[1][3] He was also an oil painter.[2]
Yard was marrid twice. His daughter from his first marriage married the painter Charles Chapel Judson.[2] Yard died on January 2, 1909 in Carmel-by-the-Sea.[1]
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References
- "Drops Dead On His Way Home. Sydney J. Yard, the Famous Water-Color Artist, Passes Away at Carmel". The San Francisco Chronicle. January 2, 1909. p. 3. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Artist S.J. Yard Suddenly Stricken. Water Colorist Drops Dead in the Street in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Painter Archieved Much Success Both Financially and Artistically". The San Francisco Call. January 2, 1909. p. 9. Retrieved July 5, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Famous Artist Drops Dead. Sydney J. Yard Stricken With Heart Disease on the Street in Monterrey". The Los Angeles Times. January 2, 1909. p. 3. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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